Picket Lines and Signature Gathering

Under what circumstances can OPD vehicles go through picket lines onto private property?

Which of the following actions is NOT allowed by the Omaha Police Department in relation to picket lines?

Which state statute addresses unlawful picketing and its penalties?

What is the consequence of obstructing law enforcement or firefighters according to city ordinances?

Which of the following is a requirement before charging picketers with violations?

What is the Omaha Police Department's policy regarding disputes between petition circulators and property managers?

What city ordinance defines 'obstruct' in relation to law enforcement?

What is the purpose of the OPD coordinating with organizers of official picket lines?

Picket Lines/Signature Gathering Policy

Omaha Police Department (OPD) policy respects the right to picket, circulate petitions, and engage in other expressive activities (leafleting, campaigning, etc.)
OPD vehicles will not enter private property within picket lines except in patrol situations or for official police business.
Officers will not direct picketers on where to stand unless violating statutes/ordinances or private property rights.
OPD will coordinate with picket organizers.
Officers reporting picket lines unknown to OPD should notify their supervisor.
Arresting officers for picket line violations require a command review before booking.
Adherence to all state and city ordinances concerning picket lines

State Statutes

28-1317: Unlawful picketing; penalty
28-1318: Mass picketing, defined; penalty; display of sign required.
28-1319: Interfering with picketing; penalty
28-1320: Intimidating pickets; penalty
28-1320.01: Unlawful picketing of a funeral; legislative findings
28-1320.02: Unlawful picketing of a funeral; terms, defined
28-1320.03: Unlawful picketing of a funeral; penalty

City Ordinances

(Specific ordinances are not listed in the provided text)

Petition Circulation/Signature Gathering

Disputes between petition circulators and property managers should be mediated.
Failure to mediate allows the responding officer to notify their supervisor
Officers are not to consider the content of a petition when mediating disputes.

Test your knowledge on Omaha Police Department policies regarding picket lines and signature gathering. Understand the rights related to picketing, the responsibilities of officers, and state statutes. This quiz covers essential guidelines and penalties associated with unlawful picketing.